Even though Mother’s Day is a few months away (think May 13th),
it’s never too late to start thinking of gift ideas. You always want to give
your mother something from the heart that will mean a lot to her. If your
mother is anything like mine, she is hard to shop for!
Well, make it a personalized gift with Aluminyze! It is a
new way to show off those favorite photos of yours! What they do is they
actually infuse your picture right into aluminum! Because aluminize is your
photo, you don’t have to worry about finding the right frame for it! It also
comes with its on easel backing and space for hanging!
What they essentially do is “embed” your photo into the
aluminum fabric, creating a 3-dimensional look instead of the 2-dimensional
look that paper tends to give. You also have the durability that comes with
your Aluminyzed photo. It can get wet, be in direct sunlight, and even
withstand falling and it won’t get damaged.
You can even choose which finish you want-glossy or matte!
You can even decide which surface you want- white or sheer! White is better for
photos with maximum dynamic range and vivid
colors. Sheer, the original silver color, gives off a metallic sheen and
increases the contrast.
As far as sizes, you have the
original 8x10, 11” heart, 11x14, 16”
heart, or the 16x20! Once you choose your size, you add the photo. The
resolution has to be pretty big because if it’s a small photo and they stretch
it, it will look distorted. After choosing your photo, you can opt to crop or
rotate it. Just keep in mind that if it’s a vertical photo, the bottom of photo
will be cropped if you decide to have the final product horizontal. Also make
sure that all the subjects are in the middle of the picture or parts of them
might get cropped as well.
Ready for the next step? Click
on the Next Step button at the bottom, and you’ll be taken to the surface and
finish. Since all products come with the Easel for free, you’re ready to check
out!
This is a great gift idea for
birthdays, anniversaries, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or even just to show
someone that you care!
BUY
You can start the Aluminyze process here. Prices vary.
WHAT I THOUGHT
I was getting ideas for Spring
decorating, since my Winter décor and Spring décor are totally different. Since
it hadn’t really felt like Winter at all, I was ready to start decorating for
Spring! When I found out that I would be reviewing Aluminyze, I was so happy! I
knew exactly who it would be for, since Twin and I already have pictures of
each other on our walls.
Anyways, Twin and I didn’t have
any recent pictures of us anywhere.
They are at least 6 months old, and we have dyed our hair since then and lost a
little weight. So we spent one night taking tons of pictures just for the
Aluminyze and then we chose one. Creating it was so easy, as was checking out.
It got here super fast, only
within a week! It couldn’t have been more cautiously packaged- a nice layer of
bubble wrap around it. The photo looked so good, that I could see no flaw with
it. The back had the easel where you bend to where you need it to go. It was
very lightweight, but durable (surviving a fall from the table).
I was gonna save it for
Mother’s Day to give to Mom, but I couldn’t wait. I knew she needed something
like that now so we gave it to her. She loved it! She thought it was neat that
it came with its own easel or that you can also hang it!
I love it too and might have to
get another one for a special surprise for Twin!
GIVEAWAY
Thanks to the great folks at
Aluminyze, one (1) winner will receive their own 8"x10" photo easel!
I was NOT compensated for this
review/giveaway. I received a FREE product from Aluminyze to review. All
thoughts/opinions are my own.
i would use the mother day 2011, when my sister flew and suprised my mom at the door!
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